GBI investigates Coffee domestic arrest
Charges pending against 29 year old Pernell Harris who remains hospitalized
DOUGLAS, GA- The GBI confirms it is investigating the use of force Coffee County deputies used last week in the arrest of a domestic disturbance suspect.
The family of 29 year old Pernell Harris says he remains hospitalized after the early Wednesday morning confrontation with officers at the residence on Sleepy Hollow Road.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office charged Harris with two counts of Aggravated Assault, one count of Felony Obstruction of Officer, one count of Felony Interference with Government Property, and one count of Misdemeanor Cruelty to Child in the 3rd degree.
The Coffee County Sheriff’s Office asked the GBI to investigate this incident on Friday, August 27, 2021.
